Wisconsin-Gore, Albert Arnold, Jr. (Al)-[Democratic], 1988
Scope and Contents
In this 1988 political advertisement for Albert Arnold “Al” Gore Jr., Gore emphasizes his support for workers’ rights. He discusses his cosponsorship of legislation requiring companies to provide advance notice of plant closures and layoffs, as well as his advocacy for minimum wage increases, family and medical leave legislation, child care, flexible work schedules, and the protection of Social Security and pensions. The advertisement invokes a theme of securing a “fair shake” for the American workforce.
Dates
- Broadcast: 1988
Creator
- Albert Arnold, Jr. (Al) (Person)
- Garth Campaigns, Inc. (Person)
Access Restrictions
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Full Extent
1 Items
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Burtonhall cold storage 1
Analog Format
1" videotape
Transcription
It's bad enough to have plants closed and jobs lost, but it's criminal to have that happen without giving any prior notice to the workers, workers who have families to feed and payments to make. That's why I was one of the original co-sponsors of legislation that forces companies to give advance notice to their workers of plant closings and layoffs. And that's why I fought to raise the minimum wage and to pass the Family and Medical Leave Act and for better child care and for flexible schedules that recognize the needs of working parents and to protect Social Security and pensions against unfair cuts. You know, when we fight for our workers, we're really fighting to protect our country. All they're really asking for is a fair shake. They're not getting that today. That's why I'm asking for your support. To take this fight all the way to the White House. Vote for Al Gore. He's got a solid record.
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository